ILLINOIS MOTORCYCLE LICENSE FINAL
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 2) The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is
________.
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours.
Answer: 2) B
Generally, alcohol can be eliminated in the body at the rate of about one
drink per hour.
⩥ 3) On a sport bike. approximately ____of total stopping power is
provided by the rear brake.
a. 10 percent
b. 30 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 80 percent.
Answer: 3) A
on sport bike types of motorcycles. only about 10 percent of total
stopping power is provided by the rear
, brake. *** PAY ATTENTION TO WHICH BRAKE -- i thought it was
"front" brake here... ***
⩥ 4) The tachometer on a motorcycle shows
a. road speed in miles per hour
b. gear position
c. engine speed in rotations per minute
d. miles driven.
Answer: 4) C
A tachometer shows engine speed in rotations per minute. A
speedometer shows road speed. and an odometer shows miles driven.
⩥ 5) Proper posture includes having the right wrist:
a. higher than the knuckles.
b. flat or even with the knuckles
c. lower than the knuckles
d. at whatever position is comfortable.
Answer: 5) B
Hands — Hold the handlegrips firmly to keep your grip over rough
surfaces. Start with your right wrist flat. This will help you keep from
accidentally using too much throttle. Also, adjust the handlebars so your
hands are even with or below your elbows in order to use the proper
muscles for precision steering.
,⩥ 6) When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position
themselves:
a. Just behind the leader.
b. In front of the group.
c. At the tail end of the group.
d. Beside the leader.
answer — page: 45.
Answer: 6) A
Place inexperienced riders just behind the leader where more
experienced riders can watch them from the back.
⩥ 7) If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog.
you should _______.
a. kick at the dog
b. try to swerve around the dog
c. slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
d. run over the dog.
Answer: 7) C
Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and
approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and
leave the animal behind. Do not kick at the animal. Keep control of your
motorcycle and look to where you want to go. For larger animals (deer,
cattle, etc.), brake and prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.
, ⩥ 8) The most effective way to stop quickly is to ______.
a. use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line.
b. use only the front brake.
c. use only the rear brake.
d. engine brake..
Answer: 8) A
Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line. Both brakes equals
100 percent braking power and therefore the shortest stop.
⩥ 9) Bright. reflective colors should be worn
a. only at night
b. during the day.
c. all the time when riding
d. never.
Answer: 9) C
Bright reflective clothing helps the rider be seen by others.
⩥ 10) It is a good idea to flash your brake light when
a. someone is following too closely
b. never
c. when you need to slow suddenly
d. when turning.
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 2) The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is
________.
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours.
Answer: 2) B
Generally, alcohol can be eliminated in the body at the rate of about one
drink per hour.
⩥ 3) On a sport bike. approximately ____of total stopping power is
provided by the rear brake.
a. 10 percent
b. 30 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 80 percent.
Answer: 3) A
on sport bike types of motorcycles. only about 10 percent of total
stopping power is provided by the rear
, brake. *** PAY ATTENTION TO WHICH BRAKE -- i thought it was
"front" brake here... ***
⩥ 4) The tachometer on a motorcycle shows
a. road speed in miles per hour
b. gear position
c. engine speed in rotations per minute
d. miles driven.
Answer: 4) C
A tachometer shows engine speed in rotations per minute. A
speedometer shows road speed. and an odometer shows miles driven.
⩥ 5) Proper posture includes having the right wrist:
a. higher than the knuckles.
b. flat or even with the knuckles
c. lower than the knuckles
d. at whatever position is comfortable.
Answer: 5) B
Hands — Hold the handlegrips firmly to keep your grip over rough
surfaces. Start with your right wrist flat. This will help you keep from
accidentally using too much throttle. Also, adjust the handlebars so your
hands are even with or below your elbows in order to use the proper
muscles for precision steering.
,⩥ 6) When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position
themselves:
a. Just behind the leader.
b. In front of the group.
c. At the tail end of the group.
d. Beside the leader.
answer — page: 45.
Answer: 6) A
Place inexperienced riders just behind the leader where more
experienced riders can watch them from the back.
⩥ 7) If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog.
you should _______.
a. kick at the dog
b. try to swerve around the dog
c. slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
d. run over the dog.
Answer: 7) C
Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and
approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and
leave the animal behind. Do not kick at the animal. Keep control of your
motorcycle and look to where you want to go. For larger animals (deer,
cattle, etc.), brake and prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.
, ⩥ 8) The most effective way to stop quickly is to ______.
a. use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line.
b. use only the front brake.
c. use only the rear brake.
d. engine brake..
Answer: 8) A
Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line. Both brakes equals
100 percent braking power and therefore the shortest stop.
⩥ 9) Bright. reflective colors should be worn
a. only at night
b. during the day.
c. all the time when riding
d. never.
Answer: 9) C
Bright reflective clothing helps the rider be seen by others.
⩥ 10) It is a good idea to flash your brake light when
a. someone is following too closely
b. never
c. when you need to slow suddenly
d. when turning.
